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"It's the greatest time of our lives"

Captain Brendon McCullum appreciates the impact of the support the Black Caps have received as the tournament reaches a pivotal point.

The maestro of the Black Caps

He's the quiet but firm thinker driving the revival of our national cricket team. And yes, he could play a bit too, New Zealand coach Mike Hesson tells Steve Deane.

Kyle Mills: Some wisdom for the bowlers

This World Cup hasn't played out in the way Kyle Mills hoped on a personal level but it doesn't mean he doesn't have a role to play.

Milne to replace McClenaghan

Jacob Oram: Unheralded Black Caps can shine

West Indies waiting on Gayle

Guptill: Can he win us the Cup?

He's a man who might just hold the key to New Zealand's batting fortunes not only tomorrow against the West Indies, but for the remainder of the tournament.

Cricket World Cup: Cup saviour of grassroots game

New Zealand cricket is already benefiting from the World Cup with reports of a resurgence in playing numbers approaching a boom at junior level.

Cricket World Cup: Windies' bowling pair on target in the powerplay

New NZ bowling coach named

Cricket World Cup: Milne returns to training

New Zealand pace bowler Adam Milne was expected to take a full part in training this afternoon as he completes his recovery from a shoulder injury.

The quarter-finals: All you need to know

The quarter-finals of the Cricket World Cup begin tomorrow with none of the eight sides involved having an easy passage through the to semis.

NZ stick to getting the house in order

New Zealand insist they'll respect the West Indies, do their due diligence, but much of their time this week will be making sure their game is in order.

Quarter-final spots confirmed

After an enthralling period of pool play, the Cricket World Cup heads into the knock out phases this week.

Chris Rattue: Out-of-touch Taylor left behind

Ross Taylor was our premier batsman for a long time and his class has carried him through until now. When his form struck a bump, insecurities bubbled over, writes Chris Rattue.

Stars shine in most thrilling Cup so far

Games from now on will stay longer in the memory than all bar a small handful from pool play, writes David Leggat.

Cricket: Taylor lacking fluency but still vital cog

It says something about the NZ cricket team's form that Ross Taylor is under more scrutiny than anyone, if anecdotal feedback on talkback radio and social media is a gauge.

Business time for McCullum's men

Cricket fans are in countdown - it's just six more sleeps until the Black Caps' quest for World Cup glory hits the finals stage.